Vivo T3 Ultra Review: A Mid-Ranger With Premium Style
Here's our detailed analysis of Vivo T3 Ultra with full features, specifications, price, battery analysis, software, performance, processor, and more
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Nov 03, 2024, 05:38 PM (IST)
I had almost expected Vivo to bring out no more T3 models this year after they had released four models, T3 Pro, T3 5G, and more, only for them to release an 'Ultra' model. Introducing the Ultra variant to the T series is new with vivo and often, the connotations of which suggest high end capabilities. I was somewhat expecting something rather exciting as the word "Ultra" often precedes the superior in series.
Indeed it is stuffed with some interesting specs for this class and it comes with the amazing Dimensity 9200+ chip on board and packs a Sony IMX921 image sensor. However, since OnePlus, Honor, and Realme are some of it's main competitors. Therefore, does the T3 Ultra bring something new that can attract more users of the service? As you will see in my review below you will get to know this.
Before we continue with review, here's its specifications:
| Display | 6.78 inches |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP+8 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Operating System | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Colors | Lunar Gray, Frost Green |
| Price | 31,999 |
Design
On first look and first feel, the Vivo T3 Ultra looks and feels premium and during my first engagement with it, I felt it was lightweight for a smartphone that is priced under 35000. It is as thin as the window pane and the weight balance is superb that you can easily cradle it with your palm, like some of the models you find in the Vivo higher range.
I also like that at the back, there is this soft touch, similar to velvet covering which not only enhances the class touch but also ensures the back has good gripping without needing additional support from the hands. It has an almost identical camera design to the V40 series, which is glossy, sleek-looked luxury design. Vivo provides it in two colors; the Lunar Gray and the Frost Green, and then again both are eye-catching in their own unique styline. Quite a number of points of interest where noted but two that caught my eyes were the dual stereo speakers since I sometimes watch videos rather than use the headphones. In general, T3 Ultra is an iconic bluff-chasing performance which has also good wearing comfort and at the same time, has a noble touch and appearance for a few dollars less.
On the front camera, the skin tones are beautiful and the selfies really are natural, in the literal sense of the word. However, HDR can still be enhanced because this technique lacks the abilities to light both the bright areas and the shaded zones especially at night. Surprisingly you can see grain on shots taken at night, but otherwise it isn't bad if there is sufficient light source available.
Performance
As far as performances is concerned, the Vivo T3 Ultra that we have is nothing less than a performer. Looking at the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ which is at the core of this device, combined with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage and I got the feel of it as a fairly priced phone. Switching between processes is as easy as pie apps don't load slowly or hang and heavy apps posed no problems at all. Getting from one application to another was fast; there were no long moments of buffer time or constant reloading. All in all, it gives a slightly faster experience and is very much up to the mark with whatever is thrown at it.
Battery
I also like that the Vivo T3 Ultra comes with the 5500mAh battery and charging speed up to 80W so the battery takes me about an hour to recharge. In normal usage, I get through a single charge without having to plug in the smartphone mid-day. Yes I can probably select the fast charging in the settings, but I found out that the phone gets hot whenever it is on the charging process. They simply get a tad warm after quite some time especially when I use them while gaming.
Software
I have been using the Vivo T3 Ultra with Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14, and the followings are the joys from the imprint versatility. As for the general use of the phone the control gestures are good. Nevertheless, I found out that there is a number of apps that are installed in the phone by default. All the third party apps that I may not necessarily need are the ones that I can easily un-install, while the first party apps cannot be un-installed which I find a little irritating. Some users will be dissuaded to have such apps, and may be perhaps they do not like so many additions most of which are not useful most of the time. In any case, I would rather tell that the software functional and I really would have much appreciated its flexibility to control the pre- installed Apps.
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